The purpose of this article is to share the details, outcomes and deliverables from an international workshop on work transitions in London, Ontario, Canada. Researchers, graduate students, and community group members met to identity ways...
moreThe purpose of this article is to share the details, outcomes and deliverables from an international workshop on work transitions in London, Ontario, Canada. Researchers, graduate students, and community group members met to identity ways to advance the knowledge base of strategies to enhance work participation for those in the most disadvantaged groups within society. A participatory approach was used in this workshop with presentations by researchers and graduate students. This approach included dialogue and discussion with community members. In addition, small group dialogue and debate, world cafe discussions, written summaries of group discussion and reflection boards were used to bring new ideas to the discussion and to build upon what we know. Two research imperatives and six research recommendations were identified to advance global dialogue on work transitions and to advance the knowledge base. Occupational justice can be used to support future research directions in the stu...
ABSTRACT In many countries today, digital technology and instant communication are embedded in children's everyday lives to the extent that their play frequently incorporates smartphones, the Internet and other technologies. In...
moreABSTRACT In many countries today, digital technology and instant communication are embedded in children's everyday lives to the extent that their play frequently incorporates smartphones, the Internet and other technologies. In this paper, we explore the recent historical conditions within the New Zealand context that have increased the accessibility of these technologies and imbued them with particular meanings. We suggest that from a Foucauldian perspective, these technologies can be seen as a form of subtle disciplinary power using techniques of governmentality through which children's ways of thinking are shaped to benefit societal requirements of the current historical era.
At the close of the 20th century, there is a renaissance of occupation in occupational therapy and occupational science. Kielhofner (1992) offers an intraprofessional explanation that the growing interest in occupation recaptures...
moreAt the close of the 20th century, there is a renaissance of occupation in occupational therapy and occupational science. Kielhofner (1992) offers an intraprofessional explanation that the growing interest in occupation recaptures occupational therapy's lost identity. An extraprofessional explanation is that postmodern ideas and social practices have helped to create a societal context in which a renaissance of occupation is welcome. Postmodernism raises questions and awareness of power, diversity, temporality, and situatedness in which normative ideas of occupation as paid work can be challenged. Since occupation is of primary concern to occupational therapy and occupational science, the authors reflect on postmodernism and its influence on a renaissance of occupation in these two fields. These reflections consider what such a renaissance means for occupational therapists and occupational scientists in the 21st century.
ABSTRACT The purpose of this study was to describe the meaning of holiday food preparation in women of Kentucky (Christmas), New Zealand (Christmas), and Thailand (Thai New Year) who were over 65 years of age and still involved with their...
moreABSTRACT The purpose of this study was to describe the meaning of holiday food preparation in women of Kentucky (Christmas), New Zealand (Christmas), and Thailand (Thai New Year) who were over 65 years of age and still involved with their families. Data was collected through focus groups in the three countries. An iterative qualitative analysis was initially completed by the three research teams solely on their local data. Qualitative analysis across data from all sites, currently under way, will be briefly reported for the first time in this presentation. Discussion will focus on the methodological issues raised by this international, multi-site design. What are the types of cross-cultural methods historically used in different disciplines? Which methods seem best fit to the values of occupational science? What difficulties and benefits did the international research team experience in carrying out the research? What is the potential value to occupational science of international research across multiple cultures? Discussion will focus on the methodological issues raised by this international, multi-site design. What are the types of cross-cultural methods historically used in different disciplines? Which methods seem best fit to the values of occupational science? What difficulties and benefits did the international research team experience in carrying out the research? What is the potential value to occupational science of international research across multiple cultures?
ABSTRACT The purpose of this study was to describe the meaning of holiday food preparation in women of Kentucky (Christmas), New Zealand (Christmas), and Thailand (Thai New Year) who were over 65 years of age and still involved with their...
moreABSTRACT The purpose of this study was to describe the meaning of holiday food preparation in women of Kentucky (Christmas), New Zealand (Christmas), and Thailand (Thai New Year) who were over 65 years of age and still involved with their families. Data was collected through focus groups in the three countries. An iterative qualitative analysis was initially completed by the three research teams solely on their local data. Qualitative analysis across data from all sites, currently under way, will be briefly reported for the first time in this presentation. Discussion will focus on the methodological issues raised by this international, multi-site design. What are the types of cross-cultural methods historically used in different disciplines? Which methods seem best fit to the values of occupational science? What difficulties and benefits did the international research team experience in carrying out the research? What is the potential value to occupational science of international research across multiple cultures? Discussion will focus on the methodological issues raised by this international, multi-site design. What are the types of cross-cultural methods historically used in different disciplines? Which methods seem best fit to the values of occupational science? What difficulties and benefits did the international research team experience in carrying out the research? What is the potential value to occupational science of international research across multiple cultures?
This cross-country, cross-cultural study explored the meaning of older women's food-related activities for the annual festivals of Songkran (Thai New Year) in Chiang Mai, Thailand; and Christmas in...
moreThis cross-country, cross-cultural study explored the meaning of older women's food-related activities for the annual festivals of Songkran (Thai New Year) in Chiang Mai, Thailand; and Christmas in Richmond, Kentucky, USA; and Auckland, New Zealand. A derived etic method was used. The community-dwelling participants were 33 Thai women, aged 60 and older, and 16 New Zealand and 23 eastern Kentucky women, aged 65 and older. This article focuses on the final cross-cultural analysis of the data. Emic, or within-country, findings are presented, followed by the derived etic, or cross-cultural, interpretations for two themes of meaning; older women's 'protecting what matters' and 'leading the way'. Applying derived etic methods helped reveal how, despite the highly different food-related practices, preparing and sharing celebratory foods at Songkran or Christmas held related meanings for older women in Thailand, Kentucky USA, and New Zealand.
This study aimed to explore the experience of adults with dyspraxia, after discharge from inpatient care, in the course of their everyday activities. A small-scale qualitative study conducted in metropolitan New Zealand with men who had...
moreThis study aimed to explore the experience of adults with dyspraxia, after discharge from inpatient care, in the course of their everyday activities. A small-scale qualitative study conducted in metropolitan New Zealand with men who had dyspraxia after a stroke. Data collection included individual interviews and videoing each participant performing one or two everyday tasks they selected as showing the impact of the disorder. Analysis was guided by phenomenology. Analysis of the data revealed the struggle participants have with their unknowing and unwilling bodies, puzzled thinking, unfamiliar surroundings and unhandy tools. Despite the enormity of their struggles, participants persevere; using strategies they devise themselves to overcome obstacles. The path to recovery remains unclear as dyspraxia makes itself known one day and not the next. Sheer determination and a hope for the future helps participants continue to try to reclaim the person they were prior to the dyspraxia. Health professionals can help by understanding what people with dyspraxia experience, supporting their hopefulness of improvement and building up knowledge of the functional and compensatory strategies they devise to support participation in daily activities.
... of refugees and asylum seekers (Begg and Gill, 2005; Broad and Robbins, 2005) and whether health-care practitioners are culturally competent to work with refugees and other immigrants (see for example d'Ardenne et al, 2005;...
more... of refugees and asylum seekers (Begg and Gill, 2005; Broad and Robbins, 2005) and whether health-care practitioners are culturally competent to work with refugees and other immigrants (see for example d'Ardenne et al, 2005; Krajic et al, 2005; Qureshi and Collazos, 2005). ...
Indian immigrant women settling in New Zealand encounter new environments and occupational situations. How they navigate these situations either facilitates and enhances the experience of being in a new environment or challenges the...
moreIndian immigrant women settling in New Zealand encounter new environments and occupational situations. How they navigate these situations either facilitates and enhances the experience of being in a new environment or challenges the process of settling and becoming part of New Zealand society. This study describes the significance of engagement in occupation as central to the settlement process. In-depth interviews
Abstract: It is widely recognised that immigration may be more distressing than anticipated, disrupting occupations and threatening health and wellbeing. In New Zealand, increasing numbers of new immigrants are reported to be accessing...
moreAbstract: It is widely recognised that immigration may be more distressing than anticipated, disrupting occupations and threatening health and wellbeing. In New Zealand, increasing numbers of new immigrants are reported to be accessing mental health services. This ...
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ABSTRACT In order to look across three cultures at the meanings of celebratory food preparation for older women, researchers in Thailand, America and New Zealand collaboratively designed a derived etic method that respected each culture...
moreABSTRACT In order to look across three cultures at the meanings of celebratory food preparation for older women, researchers in Thailand, America and New Zealand collaboratively designed a derived etic method that respected each culture while allowing cultural comparison of ...
Abstract This chapter discusses an 8-year international collaboration involving research teams from three countries: New Zealand, Thailand and the United States. The purpose of the research was to explore and compare the meanings that the...
moreAbstract This chapter discusses an 8-year international collaboration involving research teams from three countries: New Zealand, Thailand and the United States. The purpose of the research was to explore and compare the meanings that the food-related occupations associated ...
... C. Hocking, V. Wright-St. Clair & W. Bunrayong Journal of Occupational Science, November 2002, Vol 9, No 3, pp 117-127. ... Women Clare Hocking, Valerie Wright-St. Clair & Wannipa Bunrayong Keywords Interpretive...
more... C. Hocking, V. Wright-St. Clair & W. Bunrayong Journal of Occupational Science, November 2002, Vol 9, No 3, pp 117-127. ... Women Clare Hocking, Valerie Wright-St. Clair & Wannipa Bunrayong Keywords Interpretive research Culture Tradition Food-centred occupations ...
The purpose of this study was to describe the meaning of holiday food preparation in women of Kentucky (Christmas), New Zealand (Christmas), and Thailand (Thai New Year) who were over 65 years of age and still involved with their...
moreThe purpose of this study was to describe the meaning of holiday food preparation in women of Kentucky (Christmas), New Zealand (Christmas), and Thailand (Thai New Year) who were over 65 years of age and still involved with their families. Data was collected through focus groups in the three countries. An iterative qualitative analysis was initially completed by the three
Growing awareness of the Western perspectives underpinning occupational science and occupational therapy's values, theories, and evaluation tools has given rise to questions about culturally relevant knowledge and practice with...
moreGrowing awareness of the Western perspectives underpinning occupational science and occupational therapy's values, theories, and evaluation tools has given rise to questions about culturally relevant knowledge and practice with non-Western populations. To make sense of attempts to ...
This cross-country, cross-cultural study explored the meaning of older women's food-related activities for the annual festivals of Songkran (Thai New Year) in Chiang Mai, Thailand; and Christmas in Richmond,...
moreThis cross-country, cross-cultural study explored the meaning of older women's food-related activities for the annual festivals of Songkran (Thai New Year) in Chiang Mai, Thailand; and Christmas in Richmond, Kentucky, USA; and Auckland, New Zealand. A derived etic method was used. The community-dwelling participants were 33 Thai women, aged 60 and older, and 16 New Zealand and 23 eastern Kentucky women, aged 65 and older. This article focuses on the final cross-cultural analysis of the data. Emic, or within-country, findings are presented, followed by the derived etic, or cross-cultural, interpretations for two themes of meaning; older women's 'protecting what matters' and 'leading the way'. Applying derived etic methods helped reveal how, despite the highly different food-related practices, preparing and sharing celebratory foods at Songkran or Christmas held related meanings for older women in Thailand, Kentucky USA, and New Zealand.
RMIT Training Pty Ltd (ACN 006 067 349) of Kay House, Level 3, 449 Swanston Street, Melbourne, Victoria, trading as RMIT Publishing (the Publisher) grants you, the User, access to the text of the selected and purchased copyright works...
moreRMIT Training Pty Ltd (ACN 006 067 349) of Kay House, Level 3, 449 Swanston Street, Melbourne, Victoria, trading as RMIT Publishing (the Publisher) grants you, the User, access to the text of the selected and purchased copyright works included in the INFORMIT PAY-...
The purpose of this study was to describe the meaning of holiday food preparation in women of Kentucky (Christmas), New Zealand (Christmas), and Thailand (Thai New Year) who were over 65 years of age and still involved with their...
moreThe purpose of this study was to describe the meaning of holiday food preparation in women of Kentucky (Christmas), New Zealand (Christmas), and Thailand (Thai New Year) who were over 65 years of age and still involved with their families. Data was collected through focus groups in the three countries. An iterative qualitative analysis was initially completed by the three
Recovery from mental illness has been described as a process involving personal growth and a search for meaning. Occupation is a primary medium for human development as well as the creation of life meaning, suggesting the exploration of...
moreRecovery from mental illness has been described as a process involving personal growth and a search for meaning. Occupation is a primary medium for human development as well as the creation of life meaning, suggesting the exploration of recovery from an occupational perspective is warranted. To explore the experience and meaning of occupation for 713 people who self-identified as being in recovery from mental illness. Recovery narratives were collected from participants in conversational interviews that were recorded and transcribed. The transcripts were analysed using hermeneutic phenomenology. A range of experiences were evident in the recovery narratives, from complete disengagement to full engagement in occupations. Insights into the experience and meaning of different states of occupation were revealed. All forms of occupational engagement, including disengagement, can be meaningful in the recovery process. Increased understanding of different modes of occupational engagement w...
Recovery from mental illness has been described as a process involving personal growth and a search for meaning. Occupation is a primary medium for human development as well as the creation of life meaning, suggesting the exploration of...
moreRecovery from mental illness has been described as a process involving personal growth and a search for meaning. Occupation is a primary medium for human development as well as the creation of life meaning, suggesting the exploration of recovery from an occupational perspective is warranted. To explore the experience and meaning of occupation for 713 people who self-identified as being in recovery from mental illness. Recovery narratives were collected from participants in conversational interviews that were recorded and transcribed. The transcripts were analysed using hermeneutic phenomenology. A range of experiences were evident in the recovery narratives, from complete disengagement to full engagement in occupations. Insights into the experience and meaning of different states of occupation were revealed. All forms of occupational engagement, including disengagement, can be meaningful in the recovery process. Increased understanding of different modes of occupational engagement will assist therapists to support recovery more effectively.
Abstract: Evidence shows that participation in occupations promoting physical activity, social stimulation and a sense of identity, slow age related decline and enhance functional capacity. Drawing on that knowledge and experiences in...
moreAbstract: Evidence shows that participation in occupations promoting physical activity, social stimulation and a sense of identity, slow age related decline and enhance functional capacity. Drawing on that knowledge and experiences in practice, the authors propose ...
Much has been written about the professional and organisational goals of providing supervision for clinicians but little addresses occupational therapists' experience of participating in it. Eleven therapists with varied experiences...
moreMuch has been written about the professional and organisational goals of providing supervision for clinicians but little addresses occupational therapists' experience of participating in it. Eleven therapists with varied experiences of both receiving and ...
Informit is an online service offering a wide range of database and full content publication products that deliver the vast majority of Australasian scholarly research to the education, research and business sectors. Informit is the brand...
moreInformit is an online service offering a wide range of database and full content publication products that deliver the vast majority of Australasian scholarly research to the education, research and business sectors. Informit is the brand that encompasses RMIT Publishing's online products ...
